Design

The ideal of every Waldorf School is to create a sacred place, grounding the child within human experiences of living life alive in an interconnected world environment, which extends above and below the physical plane of everyday existence. One could say that a Waldorf School is designed from the grass roots up, and a hierarchy … Read More

There is more to design than meets the eye. And there are more and more clients asking that alternative design approaches be implemented into their projects to create better architectural experiences for them and their clients. In this search for alternative approaches to a better architecture, Feng Shui is a leading, non-traditional influence, asked about in securing a quality … Read More

Architects constantly ask themselves, of our profession, questions of who we are in the history of where we have been and where we are going with our thoughts, that will move architecture forward into the future … and in continuing this questioning we ask; how will the architecture of today represent our highest consciousness, of mankind’s … Read More

On an organic level, architecture affects one’s nervous system, then personality, and ultimately one’s image of self. From teachers to artists to architects, creativity is transforming work, leisure, community and everyday life. Savvy people — who hire design professionals with advanced knowledge and a holistic understanding of healthy people, places and planet — stand … Read More

Sustainability: the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable design: design that seeks to avoid depletion of energy, water, and raw material resources; prevent environmental degradation caused by facility and infrastructure development over their life cycle; and create environments that are livable, comfortable, and … Read More

The 21st Century has presented again it’s challenge to humanity: How do we balance our fast paced needs in adapting to the material aspects of our lives with the opportunities for renew found in the spiritual aspects of our lives. How does a congregation, and building committee, balance the typically unseen but necessary NEEDS of their … Read More

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The construction Permit was just approved for this new house we designed on Mercer Island, located on a one acre site, with steep slopes, and a wet land / creek, (a difficult site to build on). It took a year and a half to complete the environmental reviews & permits needed to integrate the civil, environmental, structural and architectural design into this unique site, while optimizing views of Lake Washington and Down Town Seattle, ... and utilizing East morning light and South day light into the design. During the design we used a drone to study and document the views at each floor level and roof terrace to include in these renderings. ... See MoreSee Less

Pepe from Seville - after 5 years of working with us Pepe is on his way with his family to High Mowing, in New Hampshire. It was a pleasure to have worked together. All the drawings of this house in Kirkland, were drafted under his hand. ... See MoreSee Less